Questions from Macroeconomics


Q: In the simple quantity theory of money, what will lead to

In the simple quantity theory of money, what will lead to an increase in aggregate demand? In monetarism, what will lead to an increase in aggregate demand?

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Q: According to the simple quantity of money, what will happen to

According to the simple quantity of money, what will happen to Real GDP and the price level as the money supply rises? Explain your answer.

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Q: In monetarism, how will each of the following affect the price

In monetarism, how will each of the following affect the price level in the short run? (a) An increase in velocity (b) A decrease in velocity (c) An increase in the money supply (d) A decrease in th...

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Q: According to monetarism, an increase in the money supply will lead

According to monetarism, an increase in the money supply will lead to a rise in Real GDP in the long run. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Explain your answer.

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Q: Suppose the objective of the Fed is to increase Real GDP.

Suppose the objective of the Fed is to increase Real GDP. To this end, it increases the money supply. Can anything offset the increase in the money supply so that Real GDP does not rise? Explain your...

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Q: What does it mean to say that the Phillips curve presents policymakers

What does it mean to say that the Phillips curve presents policymakers with a menu of choices?

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Q: Suppose the government undertakes an expansionary fiscal policy measure that raises aggregate

Suppose the government undertakes an expansionary fiscal policy measure that raises aggregate demand, but individuals incorrectly anticipate the measure (bias upward). What will the short- and long-ru...

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Q: Explain both the short- and long-run movements of the

Explain both the short- and long-run movements of the Friedman natural rate theory, assuming that expectations are formed adaptively.

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Q: “Even if some people do not form their expectations rationally,

“Even if some people do not form their expectations rationally, the new classical theory is not necessarily of no value.” Discuss this statement.

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Q: Fed actions affect the money market but not the bond market.

Fed actions affect the money market but not the bond market. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Explain your answer.

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